Question 1

Which of the following is synthesized in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A) Angiotensin I 
B) Arachidonic acid 
C) Prostaglandins 
D) Hemoglobin 
A) Angiotensin I 
B) Arachidonic acid 
C) Prostaglandins 
D) Hemoglobin B

Question 2

Which of the following is a disease of bronchial hyperresponsiveness?

Accepted Answer

A) Cystic fibrosis 
B) Emphysema 
C) Tuberculosis 
D) Asthma 
A) Cystic fibrosis 
B) Emphysema 
C) Tuberculosis 
D) Asthma D

Question 3

The primary cause of aspiration pneumonia is

Accepted Answer

A) drinking water or other thin liquids. 
B) tube feeding at a high rate per hour. 
C) weak muscles. 
D) excessive lung secretion. 
A) drinking water or other thin liquids. 
B) tube feeding at a high rate per hour. 
C) weak muscles. 
D) excessive lung secretion. D

Question 4

Which of the following explains why nutritional wasting is commonly seen in patients with COPD?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased energy expenditure, decreased energy intake, and impaired oxygenation 
B) Decreased oxygen consumption and increased energy expenditure 
C) Decreased energy expenditure and decreased oxygen consumption 
D) Increased oxygen consumption and increased energy intake 
A) Increased energy expenditure, decreased energy intake, and impaired oxygenation 
B) Decreased oxygen consumption and increased energy expenditure 
C) Decreased energy expenditure and decreased oxygen consumption 
D) Increased oxygen consumption and increased energy intake

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true of pulse oximetry?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a pulmonary function test. 
B) It gives information on lung volume. 
C) It uses light waves to measure oxygen saturation of arterial blood. 
D) It measures the ability of the respiratory system to exchange O2 and CO2. 
A) It is a pulmonary function test. 
B) It gives information on lung volume. 
C) It uses light waves to measure oxygen saturation of arterial blood. 
D) It measures the ability of the respiratory system to exchange O2 and CO2.

Question 6

What is the effect of pulmonary disease on a patient's energy requirements?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased need for energy because of loss of lean body mass 
B) Increased need for energy because of increased work of breathing 
C) Decreased need for energy because of a lack of physical activity 
D) Decreased need for energy because of starvation 
A) Decreased need for energy because of loss of lean body mass 
B) Increased need for energy because of increased work of breathing 
C) Decreased need for energy because of a lack of physical activity 
D) Decreased need for energy because of starvation

Question 7

What vitamin supplementation may be necessary for patients with tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamins C and E 
B) Folate and vitamin B12 
C) Vitamins B6 and D 
D) Pyridoxine and folate 
A) Vitamins C and E 
B) Folate and vitamin B12 
C) Vitamins B6 and D 
D) Pyridoxine and folate

Question 8

What is the current name for bronchopulmonary dysplasia?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic lung disease of prematurity 
B) Respiratory distress syndrome 
C) Acute respiratory distress syndrome 
D) Asthma 
A) Chronic lung disease of prematurity 
B) Respiratory distress syndrome 
C) Acute respiratory distress syndrome 
D) Asthma

Question 9

Which results from a sweat test indicate that a patient may have CF?

Accepted Answer

A) Elevated levels of sodium and chloride 
B) Decreased levels of sodium and chloride 
C) Elevated levels of sodium and potassium 
D) Decreased levels of potassium and chloride 
A) Elevated levels of sodium and chloride 
B) Decreased levels of sodium and chloride 
C) Elevated levels of sodium and potassium 
D) Decreased levels of potassium and chloride

Question 10

Which of the following recommendations should be made to the parents of an infant who has both BPD and esophageal reflux?

Accepted Answer

A) Thicken formula with baby cereal. 
B) Thin formula with a glucose solution. 
C) Feed the infant positioned in the supine position. 
D) Delay introduction of baby food until 9 months of age. 
A) Thicken formula with baby cereal. 
B) Thin formula with a glucose solution. 
C) Feed the infant positioned in the supine position. 
D) Delay introduction of baby food until 9 months of age.

Question 11

Morning headache and confusion are symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A) decreased surfactant production. 
B) tuberculosis. 
C) pulmonary edema. 
D) hypercapnia. 
A) decreased surfactant production. 
B) tuberculosis. 
C) pulmonary edema. 
D) hypercapnia.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE regarding pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) It is needed to treat all patients with CF. 
B) It is needed to treat CF patients with malabsorption. 
C) It is provided in approximately the same dosages for all CF patients. 
D) It is not used to treat CF patients. 
A) It is needed to treat all patients with CF. 
B) It is needed to treat CF patients with malabsorption. 
C) It is provided in approximately the same dosages for all CF patients. 
D) It is not used to treat CF patients.

Question 13

Which vitamins are thought to be of particular importance in the prevention and treatment of bronchopulmonary dysplasia?

Accepted Answer

A) Pyridoxine, niacin, and folate 
B) Vitamins A, C, and E 
C) Folate, B12, and K 
D) Thiamin, riboflavin, and vitamin D 
A) Pyridoxine, niacin, and folate 
B) Vitamins A, C, and E 
C) Folate, B12, and K 
D) Thiamin, riboflavin, and vitamin D

Question 14

Which of the following is a dietary modification needed for treatment of cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased sodium for infants 
B) Reduction of fat to less than 20% of calories 
C) Increased carbohydrates 
D) Additional water-soluble vitamins 
A) Increased sodium for infants 
B) Reduction of fat to less than 20% of calories 
C) Increased carbohydrates 
D) Additional water-soluble vitamins

Question 15

What term refers to rapid breathing?

Accepted Answer

A) Dyspnea 
B) Hemoptysis 
C) Tachypnea 
D) Aspiration 
A) Dyspnea 
B) Hemoptysis 
C) Tachypnea 
D) Aspiration

Question 16

Which vitamins are most likely to be deficient in a child with cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamins A, E, and C 
B) Water-soluble vitamins and K 
C) Vitamins A, D, E, and K 
D) Fat-soluble vitamins and B12 
A) Vitamins A, E, and C 
B) Water-soluble vitamins and K 
C) Vitamins A, D, E, and K 
D) Fat-soluble vitamins and B12

Question 17

What pulmonary condition is a common complication of critical illness?

Accepted Answer

A) Cor pulmonale 
B) Emphysema 
C) Pneumonia 
D) Acute respiratory distress syndrome 
A) Cor pulmonale 
B) Emphysema 
C) Pneumonia 
D) Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Accepted Answer

A) COPD is rarely caused by chronic bronchitis. 
B) COPD can progress to cor pulmonale. 
C) COPD leads to emphysema. 
D) COPD is not seen in obese patients. 
A) COPD is rarely caused by chronic bronchitis. 
B) COPD can progress to cor pulmonale. 
C) COPD leads to emphysema. 
D) COPD is not seen in obese patients.

Question 19

Which of the following is the most important nutritional assessment parameter to evaluate in the infant with BPD?

Accepted Answer

A) Length 
B) Weight 
C) Head circumference 
D) Serum albumin 
A) Length 
B) Weight 
C) Head circumference 
D) Serum albumin

Question 20

What is the recommendation for determining energy needs for patients with COPD?

Accepted Answer

A) Provide 30 to 35 kcal/ kg of body weight. 
B) Provide 130% to 150% of the BEE. 
C) Use indirect calorimetry. 
D) Provide the EER. 
A) Provide 30 to 35 kcal/ kg of body weight. 
B) Provide 130% to 150% of the BEE. 
C) Use indirect calorimetry. 
D) Provide the EER.

Exam 35: Medical Nutrition Therapy for Pulmonary Disease

Which of the following is synthesized in the lungs?

Which of the following is a disease of bronchial hyperresponsiveness?

The primary cause of aspiration pneumonia is

Which of the following explains why nutritional wasting is commonly seen in patients with COPD?

Which of the following is NOT true of pulse oximetry?

What is the effect of pulmonary disease on a patient's energy requirements?

What vitamin supplementation may be necessary for patients with tuberculosis?

What is the current name for bronchopulmonary dysplasia?

Which results from a sweat test indicate that a patient may have CF?

Which of the following recommendations should be made to the parents of an infant who has both BPD and esophageal reflux?

Morning headache and confusion are symptoms of

Which of the following is TRUE regarding pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy?

Which vitamins are thought to be of particular importance in the prevention and treatment of bronchopulmonary dysplasia?

Which of the following is a dietary modification needed for treatment of cystic fibrosis?

What term refers to rapid breathing?

Which vitamins are most likely to be deficient in a child with cystic fibrosis?

What pulmonary condition is a common complication of critical illness?

Which of the following is TRUE about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Which of the following is the most important nutritional assessment parameter to evaluate in the infant with BPD?

What is the recommendation for determining energy needs for patients with COPD?

Digestion, Absorption, Transport, and Excretion of Nutrients

Energy

The Nutrients and Their Metabolism

Intake: Analysis of the Diet

Assessment: Nutritional Genomics

Clinical: Inflammation, Physical and Functional Assessment

Water, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance

Clinical: Biochemical Assessment

Clinical: Food-Drug Interactions

Behavioral-Environmental: The Individual in the Community

Overview of Nutrition Diagnosis and Intervention

Food-Nutrient Delivery: Planning the Diet With Cultural Competency

Food and Nutrient Delivery: Bioactive Substances and Integrative Care

Food-Nutrient Delivery: Nutrition Support Methods

Interventions: Education and Counseling for Behavior Change

Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition During Infancy

Nutrition in Childhood

Nutrition in Adolescence

Nutrition in the Adult Years

Nutrition in Aging

Weight Management

Nutrition in Eating Disorders

Nutrition in Exercise and Sports Performance

Nutrition and Bone Health

Nutrition for Oral and Dental Health

Mnt for Food Allergy and Food Intolerance

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Liver, Biliary System, and Exocrine Pancreas Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia of Nondiabetic Origin

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Thyroid and Related Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Anemia

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Renal Disorders

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Cancer

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for HIV and AIDS

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Metabolic Stress: Sepsis, Trauma, Burns, and Surgery

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Rheumatic Disease

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Neurologic Disorders

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Psychiatric Conditions

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Low-Birth-Weight Infants

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Genetic Metabolic Disorders

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Developmental Disabilities

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